Rage is becoming a real problem

Dec 29·1 min read

I've always had a temper but it's gotten worse since my daughter was born 18 months ago. Small things set me off - traffic, things not going according to plan, even the way someone talks to me. It's affecting my marriage and I know my kid is picking up on it. I don't hit or anything but the yelling and slamming stuff is bad enough. Has anyone dealt with anger management and actually found something that works? Thinking about looking into that specifically instead of general therapy.

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MMike R.RegularDec 30

18 months is right around when I started noticing the same thing. Turns out it was just sleep deprivation mixed with stress. Have you been getting enough sleep?

DDominic E.RegularDec 30

The fact that you're noticing it and concerned about it is actually really good. A lot of guys just let it get worse. Look into anger management or a parenting coach, not because you're failing but because you deserve support.

CCole B.RegularDec 30

Have you talked to your wife about this? She's probably noticing it too and she might be worried. Being honest about it together is better than keeping it bottled.

RRyanNew DadDec 31

Therapy helped me a lot with this. Not because anything was 'wrong' with me but because I needed tools to handle the stress of parenting a toddler. A therapist who works with dads would probably be good.

DDale A.RegularDec 31

Get your testosterone checked. Not saying that's definitely it but postpartum stuff affects dads too and a short fuse can be a symptom. Worth ruling out with your doctor.